Treatment of Panic Disorder Via Internet With a Wireless Temperature Biofeedback Ring
Panic Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Panic Disorder focused on measuring Panic disorder, cognitive behavior therapy, Internet
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- The participant must fulfill DSM-IV criteria for panic disorder.
- The participant must be between 20 and 60 years of age.
- The participant must have the Panic Disorder Severity Scale(PDSS) score ≧8.
- If the participant is taking prescribed drugs for panic disorder, a) the dosage have to be constant for 6 weeks before starting treatment, and b) the participant have to agree to keep the dosage constant for 2 months after starting treatment.
- If the participant was already in therapy, the contact must have lasted at least 3 months and not be based on cognitive behavior therapy.
- All participants have access to a computer with an Internet connection.
Exclusion Criteria:
- The participant suffers from any other psychiatric disorder in immediate need of treatment.
- The participant fulfills DSM-IV criteria for major depression.
- The participant has epilepsy, kidney problems, strokes, organic brain syndrome, emphysema, heart disorders, or chronic hypertension.
- The participant has alcoholism or substance dependence.
Sites / Locations
- Chimei Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Muscle Relaxation
Muscle Relaxation with Biofeedback
Waiting-List
The patients of this arm practice on-line muscle relaxation every day.They complete the Brief Symptom Rating Scale(BSRS), Family APGAR(APGAR), the Chinese-version of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36), and the panic diary via internet browser. The Panic Disorder Severity Scale(PDSS)and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) were performed by well-trained clinicians.
The patients of this arm practice on-line muscle relaxation with finger temperature biofeedback every day. They complete the Brief Symptom Rating Scale(BSRS), Family APGAR(APGAR), the Chinese-version of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36), and the panic diary via internet browser. The Panic Disorder Severity Scale(PDSS)and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) were performed by well-trained clinicians.
The patients of this arm waited for four weeks. They complete the Brief Symptom Rating Scale(BSRS), Family APGAR (APGAR), the Chinese-version of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36), and the panic diary via internet browser. The Panic Disorder Severity Scale(PDSS)and Impressions-Improvement(CGI) were performed by well-trained clinicians.